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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1953
Page
4
A British government effort will construct 27 miles of seating for the Coronation. A Sussex research note claims a new strain of non-stinging non-swarming bees has been developed. Oxygen is stated to be heavier than the elements it forms part of.
Official opening remarks celebrate sewerage and water extensions in Manilla with praise for the Municipal Council and support from the Department of Public Works. Governor Sir John, Mayor Ald. Grill, and MLA W. A. Chaffey attend the luncheon, while tribute is paid to late Ald. Macleod for sewerage work.
Betty Grable stars in Meet Me After the Show at the Palais with Macdonald Carey in his musical film debut since Lady in the Dark. George Jessel produces with Rory Calhoun Eddie Albert Fred Claris Lois Andrews Irene Ryan among cast. epic THEY WERE NOT DIVIDED shown as supporting attraction.
The governor of New South Wales Sir John Northcott attended the official opening led by Manilla Municipal Council. The speech outlined decentralisation as a pillar of state policy, detailing sewerage projects in Manilla and Bourke, water supply expansions to Kenebri and North Manilla, and notes on rural electricity subsidies and the Fish River water project for Wallerawang. The address highlighted postwar public works, rural development aims, and the push for increased food production including a new small holdings scheme at East Kangaroo.
The Saturday shoot was the 7th stage of the G and Handicap over 300 yards won by J B Gilroy. A. B. Gilroy won the Chiallenze Cup for May. Details list scores for J B Gilroy Ola and Y. Next Saturday’s event is the 7th stage of the John Blair Handicap over 500 yards. Armidale Council to consider heating the town hall. Women in USA drive about one tenth of total vehicle mileage.
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